Logic Made Easy: How to Know When Language Deceives You
Logic Made Easy: How to Know When Language Deceives You by Deborah J. Bennett is a revised edition published by W. W. Norton & Company on July 12, 2005. This 256-page book offers a clear and concise exploration of logic, focusing on how language can mislead us. Through engaging examples and practical insights, Bennett helps readers identify illogical reasoning in everyday situations, from street signs to tax forms.
In this edition, readers will find a variety of puzzles designed to enhance their understanding of logical principles. The book emphasizes the importance of recognizing logical inconsistencies and provides visual examples to illustrate these concepts. Covering subjects such as mathematics, philosophy, and language, Logic Made Easy serves as a practical guide for anyone looking to improve their logical reasoning skills in daily life.
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“The best introduction to logic you will find.”—Martin Gardner
“Professor Bennett entertains as she instructs,” writes Publishers Weekly about the penetrating yet practical Logic Made Easy. This brilliantly clear and gratifyingly concise treatment of the ancient Greek discipline identifies the illogical in everything from street signs to tax forms. Complete with puzzles you can try yourself, Logic Made Easy invites readers to identify and ultimately remedy logical slips in everyday life. Designed with dozens of visual examples, the book guides you through those hair-raising times when logic is at odds with our language and common sense. Logic Made Easy is indeed one of those rare books that will actually make you a more logical human being.
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